Testimonials
"Social change does not happen simply because innovative programs scale to serve increasing numbers of people; change occurs for many people when the frame in which our lives happen changes. The Sheridan Group is a leader in helping social entrepreneurs to use advocacy, policy, and movement building as tools for reshaping the playing field -- not just their position on it."
—Anne Marie Burgoyne, Portfolio Director, Draper Richards Foundation »
"Many of the boldest social change ideas rely on policy to scale. The Sheridan Group provides the leadership and strategy to translate great ideas and proven solutions into successful social change movements. "
—Cheryl Dorsey, President, Echoing Green »
"Through citizen engagement, Citizen Schools is promoting student achievement, transforming schools, and re-imagining education in America. The Sheridan Group is helping us identify and form the partnerships necessary to turn this organizational effort into a movement."
—Eric Schwarz, Co-Founder and CEO, Citizen Schools »
"The Sheridan Group shares our deep commitment to innovation and social change. They are coaching us on how to effectively tell our story to policy makers and affect smarter policy so that all kids with disabilities have an equal shot at education and employment."
—Jim Fruchterman, President & CEO, Benetech »
"Youth Villages decided to partner with The Sheridan Group because, at the end of the day, our mission is to fundamentally reform the system which serves foster kids to ensure they have an opportunity for a successful life. Policy is the only way to create the kind of sweeping, broad scale change that our nation’s kids deserve."
—Pat Lawler, Chief Executive Officer, Youth Villages »
"As a leader of an early stage organization committed to changing the educational pathway for American youth, the Sheridan Group’s research and counsel has helped to accelerate my strategic thinking by 3-5 years."
—Abby Falik, Founder, Global Citizen Year »
"In addition to providing insightful strategic counsel and generous mentoring over the years, Tom Sheridan has inspired enthusiasm and tenacity in pursuing our public policy objectives, helping us rebound from disappointment and maximize successes. The knowledgeable, responsive and dedicated staff of the Sheridan Group has provided creativity and resourcefulness in executing our policy agenda."
—K. Kimberly McCleary, President & CEO, Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Association of America »
"The Sheridan Group helped anti-slavery organizations formulate and present recommendations to Congress, then they worked tirelessly to get them into House and Senate legislation. But from drafting to final vote was a rocky road. When most of us had all but given up, The Sheridan Group persisted. They inspired our groups, and they inspired the hard-working Democratic and Republican Members, Senators, and staff who brought this bill across the finish line."
—Holly Burkhalter, Vice President of Government Relations, International Justice Mission »
"In our years working with Tom Sheridan and The Sheridan Group, we have found their advice and counsel invaluable. They have provided insightful and effective counsel to help us maintain our focus and keep 47 cancer groups all rowing the boat in the same direction, which is no small feat. The increase in cancer-related funding that we have seen over the years would simply not have happened without their superb strategic counsel."